How much does a mechanical engineer make in Houston?
$125,400a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $60.26 an hour or $10,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.26
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 8,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,470Median: $125,400Highest 10%: $198,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,470 | $38.21 | |
| 25th | $99,080 | $47.63 | |
| Median | $125,400 | $60.26 | |
| 75th | $164,600 | $79.15 | |
| 90th | $198,700 | $95.54 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| Midland, TX | $125,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $124,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $122,300 |
| Odessa, TX | $111,700 |
| Austin, TX | $106,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $106,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $106,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $105,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $104,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $102,400 |
| Longview, TX | $100,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $99,460 |
| Amarillo, TX | $98,830 |
| Waco, TX | $96,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $95,710 |
| Killeen, TX | $94,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $91,430 |
| Lubbock, TX | $91,110 |
| Sherman, TX | $90,070 |
| College Station, TX | $83,760 |
| McAllen, TX | $80,500 |
| San Angelo, TX | $75,930 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $60.26 ($125,400 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $125,400 against $104,100 nationally, 20% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $112,400, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for mechanical engineer pay?
16 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $198,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.